The table below lists data used in obtaining a mix design for an asphalt paving mixture. If the maximum specific gravity of the mixture is 2.41 and the bulk specific gravity is 2.35, Determine: (a) the bulk specific gravity of aggregates in the mix (b) the asphalt absorbed (c) the effective asphalt content of the paving mixture (d) the percent voids in the mineral aggregate VMA. Material Specific Gravity Mix Proportion Asphalt cement 1.02 6.4 Coarse aggregate 2.51 52.35 Fine aggregate 2.74 33.45 Mineral filler 2.69 7.8

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The table below lists data used in obtaining a mix design for an asphalt paving mixture. If the
maximum specific gravity of the mixture is 2.41 and the bulk specific gravity is 2.35,
Determine:
(a) the bulk specific gravity of aggregates in the mix
(b) the asphalt absorbed

(c) the effective asphalt content of the paving mixture
(d) the percent voids in the mineral aggregate VMA.
Material Specific Gravity Mix Proportion
Asphalt cement 1.02 6.4
Coarse aggregate 2.51 52.35
Fine aggregate 2.74 33.45
Mineral filler 2.69 7.8

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